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Food safety experts in the European Union (EU) have recently updated their safety assessment of TiO2 as a food additive. In Europe, TiO2 is referred to as E171, in accordance with European labelling requirements for food additives. The EU expert panel took into account toxicity studies of TiO2 nanoparticles, which to this point had not been considered relevant to the safety assessment of TiO2 as a food additive.  

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As global demand for rutile continues to rise, factory owners are compelled to adapt their production strategies to meet this growing need. The market dynamics have led to a shift towards more efficient extraction and processing methods, with factories investing heavily in research and development to improve yield and quality. This focus on innovation ensures that they can remain competitive in a market where the margin for error is slim.

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